Trails Unit News Today

It is National Drowning Prevention Week and with hot summer days here, many head to the water to cool off. Whether it is a swim at the beach, paddleboarding or a boat ride, safety must be the top priority.

The Marine, Dive and Trails Unit stopped 16 boats at Petrie Island and the Rockcliffe Yacht Club on Friday

Ottawa police warn the ice on lakes, rivers and streams across the region is getting thin, as the warm temperatures trigger the start of the spring thaw.

A car that crashed through ice in Manotick, Ont. last weekend has been removed from the Rideau River.

Jesse Tessier accidentally fell into the water at Hogs Back Falls on May 15.